The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, first conceptualized in 1999, has been commissioned by the Indian Railways in June 2025, connecting Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to the rest of India. Despite challenges such as heavy rainfall, frequent landslides, and poor visibility, the line was completed in June 2025. The railway line, measuring 51.38 kilometers in length, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mizoram’s Bairabi-Sairang Line turns 26-year dream into reality
In 2006, the Northeast Frontier Railways carried out a preliminary engineering and traffic survey, which was succeeded by a pre-construction survey and geo-technical investigation in 2008.
This project was designated as a “National Project” during the 2008-09 period and construction officially began in 2015-16.
The railway line features 48 tunnels, 55 major bridges, 87 minor bridges, five road overbridges, and nine road underbridges, including one bridge that stands 104 meters taller than the Qutub Minar.
Mizoram CM meets Modi: What was discussed?
The meeting discussed various topics, including the Thenzawl Peace City Project, declaring the Aizawl-Thenzawl road a National Highway, Handholding Policy progress, and Myanmar’s Chin Hills situation. CM Lalduhoma emphasized the need to expand piped gas connectivity to households in Aizawl, urging timely execution to reduce dependence on gas cylinders. Modi assured support and urged proactive steps to facilitate pipeline work.
